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War of nerves brewing over N.K. approach
A war of nerves appears to be brewing between the allies -- South Korea and the U.S. -- and China over their approach to North Korea, spawning concerns that any discord would hurt the ongoing efforts to adopt stringent sanctions for Pyongyang’s fourth nuclear test. President Park Geun-hye speaks during a New Year policy briefing on Friday. (Yonhap)Since President Park Geun-hye expressed skepticism over the efficacy of the long-stalled six-party talks and called for five-party talks -- excluding
Politics Jan. 24, 2016
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S. Korean hurt in Turkey explosion
An explosion occurred in a popular tourist spot in Istanbul Tuesday, causing casualties including a South Korean national, according to officials here.The blast, probably from a suicide bomb attack, happened at Sultanahmet Square, the city's main tourist hub.It killed 10 people and injured 15 others, Turkish media reported.Those hurt include a South Korean citizen, according to the country's foreign ministry. A finger of the South Korean has been lightly wounded, it said, adding it's trying to s
Foreign Affairs Jan. 12, 2016
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Seoul pushes to unbind N.K.’s dual economic, nuclear policies
In the wake of Pyongyang’s fourth nuclear test last week, Seoul is raising pressure on the communist regime to abandon its policy of simultaneously developing its economy and nuclear arms, by toughening both bilateral and multilateral sanctions. Seoul has long argued that Pyongyang’s two-pronged policy would never be successful as its dual objectives of economic development and nuclear armament are “incompatible” -- a view shared by its security ally, Washington. President Park Geun-hye speaks d
North Korea Jan. 10, 2016
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‘N.K. to deploy SLBM in 3-4 years’
North Korea would be able to deploy a submarine-launched ballistic missile within three to four years -- one year earlier than previously expected -- as it has repeatedly conducted tests on the underwater weapons system, Seoul’s military authorities said Saturday.But they noted that the video footage of a recent SLBM ejection test -- aired last Friday by the North’s official Korean Central Television -- seems to have been manipulated. In the clip, the SLMB was seen soaring high into the sky as i
North Korea Jan. 10, 2016
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U.S. deploys B-52 bomber
The U.S. deployed its strategic nuclear-capable B-52 bomber to South Korea in a show of force against North Korea on Sunday, four days after the communist state claimed to have conducted a hydrogen bomb test. The U.S. B-52 strategic bomber, escorted by four fighter jets, is seen flying over the Korean Peninsula on Sunday. (Yonhap)The deployment was part of the allies’ coordinated military steps to respond to Pyongyang’s latest provocation. As a first step, Seoul resumed its loudspeaker propagand
North Korea Jan. 10, 2016
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Test draws attention to N.K. nuke strategy
North Korea’s dogged pursuit of nuclear armament is drawing attention to what kind of nuclear strategy it has been pursuing and whether it would ever use its atomic bomb in any conflict with its potential adversaries including the U.S. and South Korea. North Korea leader Kim Jong-un delivers his New Year`s address. (Yonhap)Pyongyang has so far been striving to nuclearize itself apparently to raise its bargaining power, fend off threats of a regime change, deter nuclear attacks or any blackmail f
North Korea Jan. 8, 2016
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Seoul to resume loudspeaker propaganda broadcasts on Friday
South Korea will resume front-line loudspeaker propaganda broadcasts on Friday in response to North Korea’s self-proclaimed hydrogen bomb test, as the U.N. Security Council is poised to draw up a fresh resolution of stronger sanctions against the communist state.Cho Tae-yong, deputy chief of Cheong Wa Dae`s National Security Office speaks during a press conference on Thursday. (Yonhap)The move is expected to draw a strong protest from the North, as the contents of the broadcasts including the b
North Korea Jan. 7, 2016
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N.K. test to trigger regional strategic moves
Despite doubts over North Korea’s self-proclaimed hydrogen bomb test, its evolving nuclear weapons technology is expected to trigger strategic moves by regional powers to secure their security interests, analysts said Thursday.The U.S. may seek to capitalize on the renewed military tensions to strengthen its military partnerships with South Korea and Japan, while China would likely become wary of the potential impact of the bilateral and trilateral partnerships, they noted. U.S. President Barack
North Korea Jan. 7, 2016
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N.K.H-bomb test claim in doubt
North Korea successfully conducted a hydrogen bomb test Wednesday, the North’s official broadcaster claimed, saying it would continue to strengthen its nuclear deterrence so long as the U.S. keeps its “hostile policy” toward the communist state.The North’s Korean Central Television said that Pyongyang carried out its fourth nuclear test at 10 a.m. local time, and “completely confirmed the accuracy” of its technology to build a “miniaturized” hydrogen bomb, and scientifically proved its power.The
North Korea Jan. 6, 2016
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N.K. nuke program progresses
Pyongyang’s fourth nuclear test on Wednesday will further upgrade its nuclear weapons technology, bringing it closer to its long-cherished goal of becoming a de facto nuclear power, analysts said.The North has already claimed to have the capability to miniaturize and diversify nuclear bombs, and the latest test appears to show progress in the North’s decades-long efforts to secure nuke capabilities, they noted, both in terms of quality and quantity.“North Korea should now be seen as a de facto n
North Korea Jan. 6, 2016
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Critics slam bungled N. Korea policy
The failure by Seoul and Washington to curb the growth of Pyongyang’s nuclear weapons program drew heavy criticism Wednesday after the communist regime claimed to have successfully conducted a hydrogen bomb test.President Park Geun-hye presides over a National Security Council meeting at Cheong Wa Dae on Wednesday. (Yonhap)Seoul and Washington have so far focused on applying sanctions against Pyongyang’s development of nuclear arms and missiles, and persistently called for “sincerity” in its den
National Jan. 6, 2016
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Former U.S. envoy on N.K. dies
Stephen Bosworth, a former U.S. envoy for North Korea policy, died Sunday, according to the U.S.-Korea Institute at Johns Hopkins University’s School of Advanced International Studies, where he had worked until recently. He was 77.Stephen Bosworth (Yonhap)The exact cause of his death was not immediately made public. But he is known to have contracted prostate cancer several years ago. Last November, he was scheduled to visit Seoul to attend an international forum, but his visit was canceled due
Foreign Affairs Jan. 5, 2016
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Uncertainties remain over inter-Korean relations
Uncertainties hang over inter-Korean relations, as North Korean leader Kim Jong-un sharpened his criticism against South Korea while expressing his will for bilateral dialogue to enhance cross-border ties during his New Year’s address on Friday.North Korean leader Kim Jong-un delivers his New Year`s speech on Friday. (Yonhap)During the 29-minute address, broadcast by the North’s official Korean Central Television, Kim blasted Seoul’s unification policy, arguing that Seoul “begged foreign forces”
North Korea Jan. 3, 2016
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After accord, Seoul begins work on fund for former sex slaves
The Seoul government on Tuesday set the ball rolling to execute Monday’s bilateral agreement with Tokyo to settle the issue of Japan’s wartime sexual slavery, despite escalating controversy over the ambiguity of the clauses and objections from the victims and civic groups.Seoul’s Foreign Ministry began its internal preparatory work for the establishment of a fund to support the Korean victims. Under the agreement, the two countries are to form a fund with Tokyo providing 1 billion yen ($8.3 mill
Foreign Affairs Dec. 29, 2015
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Korea, Japan strive to narrow gap on sex slavery
Seoul and Tokyo are inching toward a compromise on Japan’s wartime sexual enslavement of Korean women by holding a director-general-level meeting on Sunday, a day before the ministers were set to sit down for talks. Japese Foreign Ministry`s Director-General of the Asian and Oceanian Affairs Bureau Kimihiro Ishikane walks into the building of Seoul`s Foreign Ministry on Sunday. (Yonhap)The 12th round of working-level talks were held for two hours to settle one of the thorniest issues that has lo
Foreign Affairs Dec. 27, 2015
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